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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1914

184 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 10

Maitland District. Benevolent Home Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 June 1914 · page 6

A one-day fair, in aid of the Maitland Benevolent Home was opened in the school of arts yesterday by the Mayoress, Mrs. C. J. Mannall, in the presence of a…

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Kurri Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 June 1914 · page 6

The second annual Kurri Kuril Show will be held in the Military Hall and grounds, Kurri Kurri, on Friday and Saturday, and, given fair weather, the…

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For the Little Folks the Water Carnival

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 16

"Now, my dear, put on your things and we will start," croaked Mrs. Frog, in great excitement. Ho Spotty dressed herself, and taking…

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Maitland District. Kurri Kurri Show. Marked Progress

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 6

Few show promoters has such valid reasons to congratulate themselves on the progress made in one year as the Kurri Kurri District Horticultural, Bird,…

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Kurri Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 June 1914 · page 6

The attendance at the show on Saturday afternoon and evening was well up to the expectation of the committee. A sports' programme for the senior cadets,…

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Panama Exhibition. Queensland Premier's Views. Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 June 1914 · page 5

Mr. Denham, the State Premier, said the proposal that the exhibit for the Panama Canal Exhibition should be labelled Australia, without regard to States, was in…

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The Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 June 1914 · page 6

The following are the results of the cadet sports held in conjunction with the H., P. and Dog Show on Saturday afternoon in the drill hall enclosure:—…

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American History. What Swords Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 July 1914 · page 12

The collection in the United States National Museum at Washington, comprising some 180 pieces, proves perhaps of greater general interest than any other of the…

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The Sheep Show. Official Opening. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 July 1914 · page 5

The Governor, Sir Gerald Strickland, officially opened the Sheep Show to-day, the attendance being larger, than during any of the previous days…

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All's Fair in Love

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 July 1914 · page 12

When Charles was 30 he decided that he had gone to school long enough. His father had arrived at that conclusion years before, but the son's indomitable…

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Letters to the Editor. the Agricultural Society

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 July 1914 · page 6

Sir,—In reference to my protest, re the election of committee of the Newcastle Agricultural Society, I would like to explain more full than is contained in your…

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Letters to the Editor. the Agricultural Society

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 July 1914 · page 3

Sir,—May I reply to Mr. Solomon [?]what confused complaint in your issue this morning? The election of committee was conducted under the rules of…

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Letters to the Editor. Agricultural Society

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 July 1914 · page 7

Sir,—Possibly, without apparently intending to do so, "Member No Longer" has done the Agricultural Association a real service. He would at first sight,…

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Agricultural Society

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 July 1914 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the general committee of the Newcastle Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Association was held last night in the association's…

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Letters to the Editor. Agricultural Society

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 July 1914 · page 6

Sir,—I regret that Mr. Dann's peace of mind has been disturbed. I had no idea that the office of secretary carried with it any agreement to preserve its…

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Pen-notes and Pencillings. Panama Exhibition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 July 1914 · page 5

The sketch illustrates the proposed Australian Pavilion at the Panama Exhibition, San Francisco. Apparently it will be worthy of us, a credit to the…

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Waratah. Methodist Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 7

A fair in aid of the Methodist Church new building fund was opened yesterday afternoon by Mrs. C. Baker, Mayoress of Waratah, in the school of arts hall,…

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Agricultural Society Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1914 · page 7

The Royal Agricultural Society's Show, which opened at shrewsbury on Tuesday morning, is one of the, most complete, compact, and beautifully situated…

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London News. Summer in London.—a London Estate.—wells and Colin Bell.—agricultural Society Show. London, July 3rd. Summer in London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1914 · page 7

The two main topics of conversation, in London at the present time are not the Ulster crisis, or the grave Imperial issue raised over the Hindu question at…

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New Picture Show Building

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1914 · page 3

Mr. Will Herbert has commenced the erection of a large building upon the site of his Islington Picture Show, at the corner of Maitland-road and…

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